Job overview
HSS Occupational Therapist
Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne, Berkshire
Band 5 £40,520 to £47,955 inclusive of all allowances
Includes a £6000 RRP per annum and Broadmoor Hospital Allowance and Fringe Payment
This is an exciting opportunity to join our motivated occupational therapy Team at High Secure Services Broadmoor Hospital. working with our complex forensic patient population in high security is an amazing experience. The post would be working within a well-established, and respected Occupational Therapy service with patients with a primary diagnosis of server mental illness or personality disorder.
The Role at Broadmoor Hospital attracts additional allowances including a Broadmoor Hospital Allowance and Recruitment & Retention premia to reflect the value we see in the occupational therapist profession at High Secure Services.
The hospital has moved to a new bespoke hospital is the most modern high security forensic hospital in the country. The hospital focuses on innovative care to a challenging and interesting patient group. We have a strong commitment to multi-professional working within the clinical team, focussing on reducing risk and offending behaviours.
The post would be ideal for a resourceful, motivated Occupational Therapist, experienced in mental health (though not necessarily in forensic) who enjoys new challenges and is keen to take this development opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for one ward and will work with Occupational Therapy Assistants in all the sessions with our patients. The Occupational Therapy service work together to offer groups and individual treatment goals. The Occupational Therapist at High Secure ServicesighHi are a highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The hospital offers a variety of services which meet the changing needs of the patients at every stage of their recovery. The Occupational Therapists work in close collaboration with vocational work areas, a health and fitness team and a recovery college, as well as the work carried out by other Allied Health Professionals.
The post offers an opportunity to develop and enhance your skills as a band 5, with senior staff to support and give advice. The Occupational Therapy Service gives a training opportunity to work in a team where the (VdTMoCA) Vona Du Toit Model of Creative Ability is a well-established model of practice.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. BSc (Hons) Or MSc Occupational Therapy
2. HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Application of core OT skills and OT process
4. Multidisciplinary team working
5. Experience of working in mental health
Desirable criteria
6. Work experience in a Health or Social Care setting
7. Involvement in research and clinical audit
8. Studies in Forensic Care
9. Placement in a Forensic setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
10. An understanding of the Forensic Setting How Mental Illness presents in people
11. Research methodology
12. Core skills of OT process
13. Models of practice
14. Clinical and environmental risk
15. Equality and diversity
16. Understanding of team dynamics
17. Awareness of professional identity and the need to work within appropriate boundaries
18. Principles of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
19. Relevant current legislation, including NSF, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
20. Group work theory and practice
21. VdT Model of Creative Ability (VdT MoCA)
Skills
Essential criteria
22. Organisational ability
23. Effective written and verbal communication skills
24. Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
25. Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
26. Problem solving skills
27. Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
28. Clear & effective decision-making
29. Group work skills
30. Computer literacy
Desirable criteria
31. Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
32. Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
33. Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
34. Contribution to service development and the training of others
35. Supervisory skills
36. Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
37. Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD)
38. Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
39. High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
40. Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Desirable criteria
41. Willingness to work flexible hours if required
42. Membership of a Special Interest Group e.g. RCOT SS Mental Health
43. Willingness to participate in rotation schemes where relevant
44. Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity